Filling the pipeline with women leaders through coaching (Ambition Theory) and top-down strategies for closing the gender gap at work. Why are my employees not taking initiative right now? Why are ...

As a child, we are fascinated with the world. As a child, we are naturally curious about our environment. We want to touch, push, pull and poke things that are within our reach. All of our senses are ...

Suppose you have a young person on your team who is struggling to adjust to their work, while also dealing with personal problems. They may be working on a complex project that isn’t yet finished. How ...

Business travel has become an integral part of many companies’ operations; however, not all employees are enthusiastic about ...

Motivation isn’t a character trait. It’s a state of mind. Here’s how to encourage that state of mind in your employees. That’s why a deep dive into the inner workings of motivation is the key to ...

Impinj CEO Chris Diorio accepts the award for CEO of the Year at the GeekWire Awards in May. (GeekWire Photo / Kevin Lisota) When Chris Diorio accepted CEO of the Year honors at the GeekWire Awards in ...

Have you ever bought a new gadget or toy for your kids or yourself and seen that mildly annoying “batteries not included” sticker? Getting the right batteries for your new gizmo is similar to finding ...

Many of my clients are struggling with how to motivate their employees (and sometimes themselves). Everyone is tired of the pandemic, and the delta variant is not helping. Masks? Vaccination passports ...

As a business owner, your employees are your team, and you are their team captain. Your job is to help them be as productive as possible both individually and as a unit, and that means motivating them ...

During my first few years operating my Edible Arrangements franchises, I struggled with employees. I'd already been working as a motivational speaker when I got into that business, so it was a shock ...

Here are some handy rules of thumb. Anyone who calls themselves a thought leader is to be avoided. A man who does not wear socks cannot be trusted. And a company that holds an employee-appreciation ...